Relaxes-mind Foods & Herbs List: An Ayurveda Perspective
Relaxes-mind Recipes Relaxes-mind Ingredients Relaxes-mind Herbs & Supplements AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE ON RELAXES-MINDReduces mental agitation, irritation, stress and racing thoughts.OTHER HERB ACTIONS AFFECTING MIND-STRESS-SLEEPINGREDIENTS WITH RELAXES-MIND QUALITY
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Beef, Buckwheat, Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed, Pumpkin, Shrimp, Sorghum Flour, Turkey
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Buckwheat, Cassava Root / Yuca, Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed, Pumpkin, Shrimp, Sorghum Flour, Turkey
OJASOjas is the essence of healthy tissue, immunity, stable energy and happiness. Substances that improve ojas are recommended after long-term illness, debility, emotional and physical trauma, and even sadness.Beef, Buckwheat, Cassava Root / Yuca, Hemp Seed, Pumpkin, Shrimp, Sorghum Flour, Turkey
SATISFIES-STOMACHProvides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.Beef, Buckwheat, Cassava Root / Yuca, Hemp Seed, Pumpkin, Shrimp, Sorghum Flour, Turkey
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.Chamomile, Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed, Pumpkin, Sorghum Flour, Turkey
SEDATIVESedative herbs create a sense of calm in the mind and body by specifically calming or quieting the nervous system. Excellent for anxiety, stress and chronic pain.Beef, Buckwheat, Hemp Seed, Pumpkin, Shrimp, Sorghum Flour
IRONIron is necessary for the transport of oxygen in red blood cells.Beef, Chamomile, Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed, Pumpkin, Turkey
MAKES-YOU-TIREDInduces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep.Beef, Buckwheat, Cassava Root / Yuca, Poppy Seed, Shrimp, Sorghum Flour
GROUNDINGEncourages feelings of stability and heaviness. Makes you feel settled, mentally relaxed. Mildly sedates the nervous system to ease stress. Can bring a spacey or anxious person back to earth.Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed, Pumpkin, Rose Petals, Sorghum Flour
RELAXES-EYESEases tension in eye muscles, so the eyes feel less strained, often by supporting the liver.Beef, Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed, Pumpkin, Turkey
TAMASICTamasic foods promote rest, sleepiness and stillness. Examples include wheat, mushrooms.Buckwheat, Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed, Pumpkin, Shrimp
MUSCLE-RELAXANTHerbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.Cassava Root / Yuca, Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed, Pumpkin, Shrimp
DOWNWARDDownward-moving (Adho Gati Marga) substances move food downward in the GI tract, settle the nervous system, and relax muscles.Cassava Root / Yuca, Chamomile, Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed, Sorghum Flour
ANXIOLYTICHerbs that help people suffering from anxiety or panic. They promote a state of calm and often improve sleep. Most anxiolytic herbs are also nervines.Beef, Cassava Root / Yuca, Rose Petals, Shrimp
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.Chamomile, Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed
ANALGESICRelieves or reduces feelings of pain without eliminating sensation. Aka anodyne.Rose Petals, Sorghum Flour
ANTIDEPRESSANTHerbs that lift feelings of depression, benefit the mind and improve mental function.Poppy Seed, Pumpkin
RELIEVES-TENSIONAn herb that releases tightness, constriction, and rigidity in a muscle.Chamomile, Poppy Seed
ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.Beef, Hemp Seed
TONICA tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.Chamomile
NERVINEHerbs that specifically go to the nervous system and brain. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, even chronic pain.Cassava Root / Yuca, Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed, Pumpkin, Rose Petals, Sorghum Flour
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Beef, Cassava Root / Yuca, Pumpkin, Shrimp, Sorghum Flour, Turkey
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Beef, Cassava Root / Yuca, Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed, Shrimp, Turkey
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.Beef, Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed, Shrimp, Turkey
OILYIn Ayurveda, oily refers to anything moistening. More specifically, oily refers to building substances that increases fat, or are themselves fatty. For example, sugar is Oily.Beef, Buckwheat, Chamomile, Shrimp
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Buckwheat, Chamomile, Rose Petals
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Beef, Pumpkin, Turkey
DIFFICULTDifficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest.Buckwheat, Pumpkin
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Cassava Root / Yuca
TOXICA substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.Chamomile
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Beef, Buckwheat, Cassava Root / Yuca, Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed, Pumpkin, Rose Petals, Shrimp, Sorghum Flour, Turkey
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Buckwheat, Cassava Root / Yuca, Poppy Seed, Rose Petals, Sorghum Flour
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Buckwheat, Cassava Root / Yuca, Poppy Seed, Pumpkin
BLANDBland means doesn't have much taste. In Chinese medicine, bland taste refers to afood without little macronutrients, such as cabbage, radish or bok choy.Cassava Root / Yuca, Chamomile, Sorghum Flour
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Hemp Seed, Poppy Seed
CRUNCHYMakes an audible noise when you eat them. Can provide fun texture variation.Buckwheat, Chamomile
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Shrimp
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Chamomile
AROMATICHerbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.Rose Petals, Sorghum Flour
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).Buckwheat
ANTI-AGINGGeriatric conditions typically involve low agni / metabolism, poor circulation, weakness & debility, muscle weakening, poor digestion, a drop in sex hormones, and connective tissue degradation in bones & skin.HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS WITH RELAXES-MIND QUALITY
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Reduces Black Cohosh, California Poppy, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Practice good sleep hygiene, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), ValerianReduces GokshuraIncompleteWild LettuceBibhitaki, Eleuthero Ginseng, Gokshura, Jasmine Flower, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Practice good sleep hygiene, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Shankhapushpi, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Shirodhara Oil
NERVINEHerbs that specifically go to the nervous system and brain. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, even chronic pain.Black Cohosh, California Poppy, Eleuthero Ginseng, Jasmine Flower, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Sarpagandha (Indian Snakeroot / Rauwolfia), Self Massage, Shankhapushpi, Shirodhara Treatment, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
ANXIOLYTICHerbs that help people suffering from anxiety or panic. They promote a state of calm and often improve sleep. Most anxiolytic herbs are also nervines.Black Cohosh, Block Blue Light, Eleuthero Ginseng, Gokshura, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Self Massage, Shankhapushpi, Shirodhara Treatment, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
GROUNDINGEncourages feelings of stability and heaviness. Makes you feel settled, mentally relaxed. Mildly sedates the nervous system to ease stress. Can bring a spacey or anxious person back to earth.Black Cohosh, California Poppy, Gokshura, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Sarpagandha (Indian Snakeroot / Rauwolfia), Self Massage, Shankhapushpi, Shirodhara Treatment, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Wild Lettuce
SEDATIVESedative herbs create a sense of calm in the mind and body by specifically calming or quieting the nervous system. Excellent for anxiety, stress and chronic pain.Black Cohosh, California Poppy, Eleuthero Ginseng, Gokshura, Jasmine Flower, Kava Kava, Passionflower, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Shirodhara Oil
ANALGESICRelieves or reduces feelings of pain without eliminating sensation. Aka anodyne.Black Cohosh, Eleuthero Ginseng, Gokshura, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Sarpagandha (Indian Snakeroot / Rauwolfia), Self Massage, Shirodhara Treatment, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
MUSCLE-RELAXANTHerbs that relax muscles. Helpful for chronic pain or tension as well as healing from physical trauma.Black Cohosh, California Poppy, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Rose Hips, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Shirodhara Oil
WATERResembles water (ap) in quality - fluid, sticky, soft, heavy, stable, cool.California Poppy, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Passionflower, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Shankhapushpi, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Shirodhara Oil
NERVESMarrow tissue (Majja Dhatu) includes bone marrow and nervous tissue.Bibhitaki, Black Cohosh, Eleuthero Ginseng, Gokshura, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Shankhapushpi, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Vata Shirodhara Oil
TONICA tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.Black Cohosh, California Poppy, Damiana, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Passionflower, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Rose Hips, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Shankhapushpi, St. John's Wort, Vata Shirodhara Oil
ANTIDEPRESSANTHerbs that lift feelings of depression, benefit the mind and improve mental function.Black Cohosh, Eleuthero Ginseng, Gokshura, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Sarpagandha (Indian Snakeroot / Rauwolfia), St. John's Wort, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vomit Therapy (Vamana)
ANTISPASMODICHerbs that reduce or inhibit muscle spasms or cramping, such as in asthma, menstruation, hear palpitations, migraine, or IBS.Eleuthero Ginseng, Gokshura, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Self Massage, Shirodhara Treatment, Vata Shirodhara Oil
RELIEVES-TENSIONAn herb that releases tightness, constriction, and rigidity in a muscle.California Poppy, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Shankhapushpi, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Shirodhara Oil
EARTHResembles earth (prithvi) in quality - heavy, dense, solid, stable, hard.Bibhitaki, California Poppy, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Rose Hips, Shankhapushpi, Vata Shirodhara Oil
RELAXES-EYESEases tension in eye muscles, so the eyes feel less strained, often by supporting the liver.Gokshura, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Self Massage, Shirodhara Treatment, Vata Shirodhara Oil
NUTRITIVEAn herb that is strengthening and nourishing.California Poppy, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
TAMASICTamasic foods promote rest, sleepiness and stillness. Examples include wheat, mushrooms.Kava Kava, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Shirodhara Oil
DOWNWARDDownward-moving (Adho Gati Marga) substances move food downward in the GI tract, settle the nervous system, and relax muscles.Black Cohosh, Gokshura, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Vata Shirodhara Oil
OJASOjas is the essence of healthy tissue, immunity, stable energy and happiness. Substances that improve ojas are recommended after long-term illness, debility, emotional and physical trauma, and even sadness.Kava Kava
MAKES-YOU-TIREDInduces drowsiness and promotes sound sleep.California Poppy, Damiana, Gokshura, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Self Massage, Shankhapushpi, Shirodhara Treatment, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Shirodhara Oil
OILYIn Ayurveda, oily refers to anything moistening. More specifically, oily refers to building substances that increases fat, or are themselves fatty. For example, sugar is Oily.Black Cohosh, California Poppy, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Shankhapushpi, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Shirodhara Oil
HEAVYHeavy is identified by sedation, sluggishness, or increased weight.California Poppy, Gokshura, Jasmine Flower, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Rose Hips, Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
COLDCold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow.Bibhitaki, Damiana, Jasmine Flower, Passionflower, Sarpagandha (Indian Snakeroot / Rauwolfia), Vomit Therapy (Vamana)
DRYDry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.Bibhitaki, Damiana, Eleuthero Ginseng, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Sarpagandha (Indian Snakeroot / Rauwolfia)
HOTHot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.Bibhitaki, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, St. John's Wort, Vomit Therapy (Vamana)
CLEARClear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Shankhapushpi, Vata Shirodhara Oil
GOOEYGooey is identified by anything gelatinous (such as oatmeal), or by mucus congestion.Bibhitaki, Rose Hips
LIQUEFIEDSubstances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian
TOXICA substance that causes toxicity in the body, or that harms the body.Passionflower
EASYEasy refers to anything easy to digest, or digests quickly.Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic
MOBILEMobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.Bibhitaki, Black Cohosh, California Poppy, Gokshura, Jasmine Flower, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Rose Hips, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Shirodhara Oil
SWEETSweet refers to anything builds tissue, including macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats.Black Cohosh, Damiana, Eleuthero Ginseng, Gokshura, Jasmine Flower, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Passionflower, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Sarpagandha (Indian Snakeroot / Rauwolfia), Shankhapushpi, Skullcap, St. John's Wort
BITTERBitter is disagreeable and stimulates rejection. It is a strong taste often associated with black coffee, dark chocolate, and most salad greens.Damiana, Eleuthero Ginseng, Jasmine Flower, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Sarpagandha (Indian Snakeroot / Rauwolfia), Skullcap, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Shirodhara Oil
PUNGENTPungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.Bibhitaki, California Poppy, Damiana, Jasmine Flower, Passionflower, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Rose Hips, St. John's Wort
ASTRINGENTAstringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.Black Cohosh, Damiana, Jasmine Flower, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Passionflower, Pitta Shirodhara Oil
AROMATICHerbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.Black Cohosh
SALTYSalty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.Passionflower
BLANDBland means doesn't have much taste. In Chinese medicine, bland taste refers to afood without little macronutrients, such as cabbage, radish or bok choy.Mind Stress SleepCalifornia Poppy, Jasmine Flower, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Kava Kava, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed, Passionflower, Pitta Shirodhara Oil, Rose Hips, Saraswatarishta- Nerve Tonic, Self Massage, Shankhapushpi, Shirodhara Treatment, Skullcap, St. John's Wort, Tagar (Indian Valerian), Valerian, Vata Shirodhara OilDamiana, Eleuthero Ginseng, Oats, Fresh Milky Seed
ANTI-AGINGGeriatric conditions typically involve low agni / metabolism, poor circulation, weakness & debility, muscle weakening, poor digestion, a drop in sex hormones, and connective tissue degradation in bones & skin.Jasmine Flower, Kapha Shirodhara Oil, Rose Hips
SKIN-CAREIncludes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).Liver GallbladderJasmine Flower, Rose HipsHeart Circulation BloodJasmine Flower, Rose HipsHELPFUL FOR*'Relaxes-mind' may be helpful for these symptoms and causes below.BonesHair loss / BaldingLifestyleDivorcedMind Stress SleepAnxiety, fear, uncertainty, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Epilepsy, PTSD (Post traumatic stress disorder)Reproductive HealthInsufficient Breast MilkAbout the Author John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University. John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 6 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language. |
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